Amazon has pulled down books that contain author names and book titles in their description and keywords. Most of this keyword use has occurred in the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) program; some authors were warned to change their keywords, while others found their books were simply pulled off the site. Check your book description and […]

You and your business are finally getting a lot of publicity. The phone won’t stop ringing from people who want to interview you. People are coming at you left and right. The problem is that your fame is overwhelming other parts of your life. Here are 7 suggestions on to balance your fame and personal […]

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Have a book event coming up? That’s terrific! Book signings are a great opportunity to take your exposure to the next level and help build lasting relationships with your readers. These days it isn’t always easy to secure a book signing event, so you want to be sure to make the most of it. The last […]

If you’re doing a free promotion with Amazon, the next step is to promote that book . You’ve got to spread the word so readers can find out about your book. There are sites that will list your book for free, http://www.amarketingexpert.com/ebook-deal-guide/, but you can also use Twitter and hashtags to connect with readers. This list […]

As someone who almost tripped down the staircase in my article last week, 50 Shades of This Saved My Marriage (and It’s Not What You Think), I’m reminded that we’re all capable of much more than we give ourselves credit for – great, or not so great. After the post, the comments alerted me that […]